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Watch out Super Nanny - Australian parents are doing it for themselves!

The first large scale scientific evaluation of group-based positive parenting programs has found that the intervention reduces behavioural problems

National snapshot of children's development

Nearly a quarter of Australian children could be developmentally at risk, according to the findings of the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI)

Parents advised to rethink dummy use

A comprehensive review of scientific studies on the use of baby pacifiers (dummies) has found that they interfere with successful breastfeeding.

Perth researchers test stress link to asthma

Scientists at The Kids for Child Health Research have launched an innovative project to test the relationship between stress and asthma.

Researchers tackle big issues in child development

Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research has been awarded a major national grant to continue ground-breaking work on child health and development.

New study examines vacccine to prevent cervical cancer

The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research today announced a new study investigating a vaccine to prevent infection of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

Asthma steroid without side effects

Western Australia has joined a major international study that could significantly change the treatment of asthma in children.

International study looking at Kawasaki Disease

Perth researchers are leading an exciting new international study looking at genetic factors that may cause Kawasaki disease and the subsequent heart damage.

Researchers find genetic clue to cancer relapse

Cancer researchers at The Kids for Child Health Research have developed a new test that can rapidly detect the loss of genes in cancer cells.

Early child development results alarming

Leading child health advocate Professor Fiona Stanley AC has described results from the first Australian survey using the Early Development Index as alarming.